Leeds abortion clinic hits back at 'unthinkably cruel ' anti-abortion protesters
A Leeds abortion clinic has hit back at “unthinkably cruel” abortion protesters who have been “distressing” pregnant women outside their building.
Amanda Tierney, Operations Manager at the clinic, has called them out on their behaviour. She is also calling for a national buffer zone around clinics where anti-abortion activists can’t legally picket, so women can access abortion care safely, in privacy and with dignity.Ms Tierney said: “It’s unthinkably cruel to harass someone while they are accessing a sensitive medical service at what can be a difficult time. It’s also arrogant.
Parishioners Magdalena, who didn’t want her last name printed, Patrick O’Sulivan and Irene Toth have been demonstrating as part of a ’40 Days For Life’ campaign. The movement has been taking shifts to picket outside from 7am to 7pm each day in two-hour slots. The clinic manager went on to say the clinic has a good relationship with West Yorkshire Police but there is “unfortunately” very little the force can do in this situation. Ms Tierney has also been having discussions with Leeds City Council to introduce a buffer zone around the Barrack Road clinic.
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